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Bridal Alterations Specialist, Pattern Cutter and Bespoke Dressmaker offering a personal, yet professional service.

Growing up in the country suburbs near the city of Bath, I had great ambition and creativity. I loved working with fabrics and found that I had a flare for Costume Making. In 2012, I completed my degree at University in Costume Production with a First Class Honours. This is where I began my journey into the Costume and Fashion Industry. My skills are extremely varied from standard Garment Alterati

ons through to Couture Bridal Alterations and Creative Interiors. I take pride in the work that I do and enjoy every aspect. Alongside running my own business, I also work as a Freelance Costumier within the television and film industry. Please do not hesitate to contact me - no job is too big or too small. I offer standard garment alterations right through to design adaption services and bespoke outfits to suit you.

29/07/2026

✨ Real Bride - Part 2 ✨

Gorgeous Emma enjoyed a beautiful sunny, summer wedding day, holding her nuptials in a stunning local church followed by the reception at the family farm.

I absolutely adore the style of her photos and how beautifully the day has been captured. I especially love how relaxed Emma is for the evening celebrations; shoes are off and she is all about the fun and comfort!

The simple button and loop bustle works so well at shortening the train 🪡

Emma chose a fabulous Suzanne Neville London wedding dress from Carina B Couture - Luxury Bridal Boutique which needed a variety of alterations to achieve the final sculpted fit. This included bodice re-styling, a full waist lift and skirt re-shaping, hem length shortening and a bustle.

I was also lucky to look after Emma’s sister for her wedding just a few months before so I also fitted and altered their bridesmaids dresses for each other’s wedding days. What was an extra special touch was that both brides used the same veil too - hopefully that will become a family heirloom for future generations.

I really enjoyed looking after Emma and seeing the confidence and smile grow at each appointment as the dress became a better fit to her frame. It was absolutely perfect 💕

Dress Stylist - Carina B Couture - Luxury Bridal Boutique
Dress Designer - Suzanne Neville London
Dress Alterations - L’Atelier
Photographer - JAMES FEAR
MUA - BRIDAL BY BEX | LUXURY BRIDAL MAKEUP ARTIST
Hair Stylist - GetWaveyHair - Ashleigh Skuse
Flowers - Elizabeth Grace Event Florist

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27/07/2026

✨ Real Bride - Part 1 ✨

Gorgeous Emma enjoyed a beautiful sunny, summer wedding day, holding her nuptials in a stunning local church followed by the reception at the family farm.

Emma chose a fabulous Suzanne Neville London wedding dress from Carina B Couture - Luxury Bridal Boutique which needed a variety of alterations to achieve the final sculpted fit. This included bodice re-styling, a full waist lift and skirt re-shaping, hem length shortening and a bustle.

I was also lucky to look after Emma’s sister for her wedding just a few months before so I also fitted and altered their bridesmaids dresses for each other’s wedding days. What was an extra special touch was that both brides used the same veil too - hopefully that will become a family heirloom for future generations.

I really enjoyed looking after Emma and seeing the confidence and smile grow at each appointment as the dress became a better fit to her frame. It was absolutely perfect 💕

Dress Stylist - Carina B Couture - Luxury Bridal Boutique
Dress Designer - Suzanne Neville London
Dress Alterations - L’Atelier
Photographer - JAMES FEAR
MUA - BRIDAL BY BEX | LUXURY BRIDAL MAKEUP ARTIST
Hair Stylist - GetWaveyHair - Ashleigh Skuse
Flowers - Elizabeth Grace Event Florist

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24/07/2026

✨ Thank you Message ✨

It’s always special to read words of thanks from my brides and this was another sweet message to receive.

When I was asked if it would be possible to use offcuts from the brides dress to create this keepsake bear for her daughter, I was hopeful I’d have just enough fabric, but I knew it would be a little bit of a challenge to form pieces that were big enough for each pattern piece. It’s like starting a jigsaw puzzle and not knowing if you’ve got all the pieces but when I managed to cut all the panels out, I couldn’t have been happier.

The final result was exactly as I’d hoped and I’m thrilled that Chloe was over the moon with it too. 💕

23/07/2026

✨ Prom Queen ✨

Another one of my fabulous prom girls to share today, the beautiful Kacey! She chose this very elegant, shimmery navy, beaded dress which has a fabulous pleated detail on the front skirt.

Her dress needed taking in on the bodice which meant unpicking the beaded lace overlay, taking in (including the boning) and re-laying the overlay in place. I also shortened the straps and made them detachable so she had the option of wearing the dress strapless and the hems also needed shortening. Because this dress had a small train, I also put in a wrist loop for dancing.

It’s always wonderful to work on prom dress alterations; seeing the happy smiles, excitement and confidence on each one of their faces at their final fitting is always such a joy.

Dress Purchase - Belle Of The Ball Bridals
Dress Alterations - L’Atelier

21/07/2026

✨ Prom Queen ✨

Another gorgeous photo of one of my summer prom queens this year 💕 Sophie found her dress from Belle Of The Ball Bridals; the shimmer across the emerald green fabric was just stunning, such a beautiful choice.

The bodice needed taking in on the sides alongside re-shaping at the centre back to fit into Sophie’s natural curve as well as shortening/moving the straps and tweaking the split opening.

This is such an elegant silhouette - Sophie looked flawless!

Dress Purchase - Belle Of The Ball Bridals
Dress Alterations - L’Atelier

20/07/2026

✨ Real Bride - Sneak Peak ✨

The lovely Annemarie has sent me these wonderful sneak peak photos from her big day in June. I especially loved the shaping across the neckline on this fabulous dress - it suited her silhouette beautifully.

Annemarie came to me with just a few alterations being needed to perfect the fit - this included side bust darts and lace re-set, hem shortenings and the creation of a strong, elasticated corset panel inside to help hold the strapless dress in place.

I am really looking forward to seeing more of the professional photos from the day ❤️

Dress Alterations - L’Atelier
MUA - BRIDAL BY BEX | LUXURY BRIDAL MAKEUP ARTIST
Hair stylist -
Photographer - Somerset Wedding Photographer & Hybrid Videographer

19/07/2026

✨ The Evening Look - sneak peak ✨

For the evening, Ashleigh fell in love with this fabulous beaded overlay (which originally had a full length tulle skirt which we removed) and I took away and re-beaded part of the front panel to get a slightly better balance of the design for what Ashleigh preferred as the original felt too strong and heavy.

This was such a great adaptation for the evening celebrations and with the ballroom bustle, her silhouette wasn’t compromised as with a traditional bustle where it can add volume and change the shape!

A great choice for dancing!

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18/07/2026

✨Real Bride - Sneak Peak ✨

This is an EXTRA special bride that I’m sharing today; Ashleigh is my oldest friend! ❤️ We have known each other since we were just two years old - we have grown together through childhood, our teenage years and into early motherhood. Being by her side for this next exciting chapter in her life is a moment I’ll truly treasure.

They said their ‘I do’s’ during a very sunny, summer solstice in the most beautifully personal ceremony that was full of love, joy and true heart. This milestone moment is another journey of ours together for the memory box.

I was also honoured to have been her seamstress. Ashleigh chose her stunning Suzanne Neville London wedding dress from Carina B Couture - Luxury Bridal Boutique before little bump came along which meant fittings and alterations were a little more complex. At one point in time, the bodice and skirt were completely disconnected to allow for a full waist lift for growing bump, extension panels added into the bodice, full bustline reshaping, shoulder lifting and hem shortening with a ball room bustle.

Ashleigh also chose one of my veils from the fabulous Emma Bridals collection to complete her look.

Watching someone you love have their special day and knowing you have been a very big part of it too makes me feel so honoured and blessed to do what I do.

The biggest amount of love goes out to these two 💕 Thank you so much for entrusting me with your fabulous bridal ensemble.

Wedding dress stylist - Carina B Couture - Luxury Bridal Boutique
Wedding dress alterations - L’Atelier
Wedding venue - Wedding & Events Venue📍Wiltshire
Photographer - Jade | Wedding Photographer

17/07/2026

✨ Prom Queen - and her trusty dog! ✨

It was lovely looking after Antonia for her special prom night! And what a sweet photo of her and her beautiful dog capturing a special milestone moment.

Antonia’s dress had a slim fitting silhouette which needed a full waist lift alongside strap and hem shortenings to fit her frame. The light colour blue was absolutely gorgeous and suited Antonia perfectly.

Another gorgeous dress altered for another wonderful prom ❤️

Dress Purchase - Belle Of The Ball Bridals
Dress Alterations - L’Atelier

15/07/2026

✨ Prom Queen ✨

The first of my wonderful prom girls that I’m so pleased to be sharing a photo of. The beautiful Summer chose her sumptuous soft pink ball gown for her big night and it was a truly fabulous dress to work on. I needed to make a variety of alterations to ensure it sculpted her petite frame effortlessly including bodice re-shaping, strap tightening and that fabulous hem was shortened so she could party the night away, free from the worry of tripping or falling over!

The hem alone was deceptively time consuming as it was made up of individual pieces of trailing tulle, finished with a crinoline ‘horsehair’ braid so each one had to be cut, shortened and the braid re-attached to the correct length.

I was so honoured to have been asked to look after Summer - she had the best time celebrating with her friends!

Dress Purchase - The Bridal Lounge | Trowbridge
Dress Alterations - L’Atelier

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